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Italian Food Voucher Codes: Eat In vs Eat Out

Ask Italian Food
February 15, 2013 By In Dining, Food, Lifestyle, Saving Money

To eat out or stay in and cook? That’s the perpetual question. There’s nothing more satisfying than cooking food from scratch. But scratch that, it takes ages! Sometimes it’s nice to just get out and let somebody else slave over a hot stove. Of course, when you eat out, you don’t have to worry about who’s going to do the washing up. But it comes at a price.

When it comes to Italian food, you can pick up excellent quality sauces and fresh pasta at supermarkets, such as Tesco, meaning you can experience restaurant quality food in the comfort of your own home – with minimal effort. And, with our £5 off your shopping at Tesco discount voucher (minimum spend £50 -  can be combined with our £12 off  £60 voucher – perfect for your monthly shop. Bonus!) you can sit back and enjoy your food comforted by the fact you’ve made savings. Winner!

But what if we said you could enjoy an Italian meal out for less? Yes that’s right, we have fantastic voucher codes for Ask Italian and Strada.  Decisions ,decisions! Here’s what you could have:

Easy Italian Food at Home

Napolina Mini Pizza Bases  - £1.70 for 4 from Tesco Grocery | Ragu Tomato and Chilli Now 99p – from Tesco Grocery | Loyd Grossman Bolognese Sauce  -  £2 from Tesco Grocery | Tesco Organic Parmigiano Reggiano Portions £3.99 from Tesco Grocery | Tesco Finest Sauteed Porcini Mushroom Ravioli £2.50 or any 2 for £3.50 from Tesco Grocery | Illy Dark Roast Espresso Machine Coffee – £6.48 from Tesco Grocery

You can get everything you need to create your minimal effort Italian meal. All you need to do is cut a few corners. Don’t spend hours kneading dough for pizza bases, when you can buy it ready made like this mini pizza bases. Sauce, hmm, let me think…no need to sweat over the stove either when you can buy authentic sauces ready made. Just slather your choice of sauce over your pizza base and you’re nearly there. Something Missing…Cheese you say? No problem, got it covered you can use any cheese but we like parmesan. And there you have it, (not so homemade pizzas) pronto! End your meal with tiramisu and an espresso. Yum.

And the Wines…

Italian Wines from Tesco GroceryTesco Finest Bisol Prosecco – £9.99 from Tesco Grocery |Tesco Finest Chianti Riserva – £6 from Tesco Grocery |Tesco Finest Vermentino –  £6.99 from Tesco Grocery | Foscana Merlot – £6.99 or 2 for £9 from Tesco Grocery |Foscana Pinot Grigio – £6.99 or 2 for £9 from Tesco Grocery | La Piazza Nero Davola Sangiovese  - now £5 from Tesco Grocery

Don’t forget the wine, it wouldn’t be a true Italian dining experience without the it. Above are our top Italian wine picks. Enjoy!

For more supermarket voucher codes a look in the Food and Drink category on MyvoucherCodes.

Eat Out…

 

Ask ItalianIf we haven’t tempted you with our Italian food at home options, get your coat on because we’ve got some great deals on Italian dining. First up is the 2 Mains for £12.95 at ASK Italian voucher code. And secondly is the equally amazing £10 Off when you Buy Any 2 Mains at Strada voucher code. For more top restauraunt discount codes be sure to vist the MyVoucherCodes resturaunt vouchers tab.

 

Four Thrifty (Yet Romantic) Date Ideas

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September 16, 2012 By In Dining, Lifestyle, Other

Got a hot date lined up? Nice!  Now you need to figure out what you’re going to do. Dinner? Maybe.  Drinks? Most probably. Cinema? Why not.

But all these lovely things can mount up in the money department – so how do you treat someone without spending a fortune?

Here are some ideas…

Go Out for Dinner

Let’s start with the failsafe, the dating standard; dinner. Taking your date out for dinner is the perfect, easy option, allowing you to get to know your date over great food. If your date falls before payday and money’s a bit tight, you’re in luck. MyVoucherCodes has restaurant vouchers and discount codes to suit every taste, from burgers at GBK to Italian at Prezzo – so you’re bound to find something you and your date can both enjoy.

Head Off on a Romanic Walk

Another thrifty date option is probably the most overlooked. Perhaps you’ve got a special place you go to sit and think? It could be a bench on a park, besides a particular building, up a tree, wherever. Or maybe you know of a nice romantic walk. Whatever it is, if you know of a place that is simply serene or has a story attached, it will help you strike up an engaging conversation, showing your date this special place will highlight your romantic, sensitive side. Regardless, whether the place is close to your heart or just a hastily Googled route; beautiful and alluring scenery can be a great conversation starter – and free, to boot.

Do What You Love Doing

What makes a really great date? From my personal experience there are two main points: conversation and having things in common. Here’s a good way to hit one or both of those: Do something you enjoy doing like going to watch an old film, settling in for a DVD or challenging your date to a game of tennis. Whatever your hobby is, share it! If you’re heading down the DVD route, you can always make use of our LoveFilm discount codes to find something you both want to watch.

Go Sky Diving (Or Not)

You could take a much more zany approach and do something mad.  What about a gentle spot of hmmmm, bungee jumping?  How about, perhaps, some relaxing, erm, paintballing? Not your fancy? Well what about a nice chilling evening on a ghost walk?

This is a novel, exciting approach to dating but do a bit of research first – make sure your crazy date idea will suit this particular person. Imagine if you take your date parachuting, only to discover they are terrified of heights.

And if you’re thinking that this might be an expensive option, once again – you’re in luck. We’ve always got loads of special offers and discounts on experience days to add that wow factor.

Have a Night In

One of the best ways to help you get to know a partner is to get a bottle of wine and have a cosy night in with your date. And what better way to really impress them than to cook a meal from scratch? The internet is full of free recipe ideas, and MyVoucherCodes can give you a discount on the price of ingredients. All that remains is to channel your inner Jamie or Nigella…

Have you got any amazingly romantic date ideas that won’t break the bank? Let us know in the comments below.

Italy: Football and Pizza

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June 27, 2012 By In Dining, Lifestyle, Sports

 

Italy have become the focus of many emotive reactions this week since winning against England in the quarter finals of the Euro 2012 tournament. It was an intense game with so many chances that led to echoes of, ‘I would have scored that’ in pubs and living rooms across the country. The disappointing, but arguably expected, result put England in a very depressed state both on and off the pitch. There were riots in local towns whilst the tired footballers moped home to their wives; losing the brave and confident faces they’d maintained throughout the game. The Italians on the other hand were jumping for joy, literally. Has someone reminded them who they are up against next yet?

Italy is world renowned for its fashion and food, is it a bit too early to add football to the list?

Italy has the Milan Fashion Show every year that rivals the London Fashion week, they can beat us over 120 minutes but does their food really beat Great British grub? It’s a difficult argument not to support. The majority of restaurants found in shopping centres and along the high streets are Italian, selling famous pizza and pasta dishes. Italian restaurant chains have been in England for an age now and are becoming increasingly popular with continuous competition between the likes of restaurants such as Pizza Hut, Zizis, Pizza Express, Strada, Ask, and the list goes on…

Pizza hut especially is the perfect place to go to escape from summer holiday nightmares and bored children. Like most families, you probably get restaurant vouchers and coupons through the door, particularly for pizza hut. However they often they go straight to the recycling due to a lack of time in being able to treat ourselves and go out. So why not actually make use of them this summer, with offers from buy one get one free to savings of 50%, you might as well make the most of the deals, they won’t last forever. The latest (and myvouchercodes exclusive) offer that’s currently running is ‘all children eat free‘ which is absolutely fantastic for those summer holiday days where you have just ran out of ‘creative games’, the magazine has been read, the colouring pencils have all snapped, the football has burst and the children are monotonously moaning. Like the size of the pizzas, the menu at pizza hut is beastly, and offers a massive range of delicious food for your little ones. If a main course isn’t enough, they also offer a choice of desserts; however don’t expect anything other than the unlimited ice cream machine to be sent in to overdrive and putting a smile on anyone’s face. It may even put a smile on the glum-faced Roy Hodgson.

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Introducing Outdoor Proof Essentials for that Perfect Picnic

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June 7, 2012 By In Dining, Gadgets, Lifestyle

Much of the diamond jubilee celebrations may have been spoilt by the wet weather, but with outdoor proof essentials it needn’t happen again.

Nothing quite beats a picnic.  When the warm weather comes back around again it is a great way to get together with friends, or escape the confines of the home with your family.  The great British picnic has received a lot of stick over the years for being old fashioned and not in keeping with our modern busy lives.  Yet, our modern-day picnicking style isn’t quite the same as that of generations before us.  You don’t need a picnic hamper and blanket, or months of planning.  What you do need though is outdoor proof, items that will last whatever the weather or terrain wants to throw at them (or you).

Al fresco dining is hugely popular, and it really doesn’t have to take too much planning.  Once you have all the essentials, it easy to just pack a few things and find a nice quiet spot somewhere.  Finger food is always popular, and sandwiches are a mainstay of picnic culture.  Or why not go for something a bit more exotic, the choice is all yours.

Wether it a family day out, summer festival or lunch break, let’s make it the year of outside dining.  Only remember that umbrella (just in case).

Robert Dyas stock a great choice of picnic essentials, perfect for all eventualities and weather types.  Here is just a small selection to whet your appetite.

The Picnic Backpack is a great twist on the picnics of yesteryear.  With an insulated food compartment and detachable drinks cooler, the backpack comes fully equipped for four people.  A bargain at just £19.99.

Enjoy a bit of home comfort with the 450ml Thermos Stainless Steel Travel Mug.  With its easy to handle shape, this travel mug will be the envy of all your friends.  Get yours today for just £5.99.

It’s not just drinks that you may wish to keep warm.  The Thermos Snack Jar is sized perfectly for a picnic, and at £4.49 will hardly break the bank.  Warm food doesn’t have to stay at home anymore.

For anyone looking for extra cooling on those hot summer days, then look no further than this handy picnic cooler.  Priced at £4.99, the generous 20L capacity gives plenty of room for provisions and refreshments.  Plus it doubles as a handy seat!

If sitting on the floor is not your thing, or if you enjoy a little more comfort then the Gelert Caldera Moon Chair could well be for you.  It folds away for convenient storage and comes complete with its own carry case.  The Gelert Caldera Moon Chair retails for £24.99.

Don’t forget to check MyVoucherCodes for all the latest days out discounts.

Sometimes it’s easier just to give in …

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April 19, 2012 By In Dining

… To those insatiable food cravings

Another day, another bland lunch, another unappetising dinner, followed by a huge helping of dissatisfaction and misery. Constantly battling with the never  ending debate that goes along the lines of: ‘I must eat healthily this week’; ‘I missed the gym, so shouldn’t really’; ‘Money’s tight so I best not’ and so the war with one’s self drags continuously on…

I’m sure we all moan to one another that we wish good food could be cheaper and that pizza’s and cake wouldn’t make us fat and our lunches were anything other than what we had packed in the morning; but life will simply never be like that! In fact food is what consumes us on a daily basis, so we need to start enjoying it, right?

As much as we must maintain a level of self control with food to stop it taking over our lives, it’s sometimes just easier to give in to the overwhelming desires that are perfectly formed and waiting in our minds – only by eating them will the picture erase. This all seems very dramatic and OTT, but food is after all vital to our lives and mental sanity!

So in light of all this obsessive food talk, it’s time to decide where you’re going for lunch or dinner (although I’m sure you already have a food picture in your mind). Is the thought of a delicious pizza drizzled with hot chilli oil tempting your taste buds, or maybe a juicy burger packed with fancy fillings, or is the idea of flavoursome Asian spices sending you into a frenzy? Whatever your urge there’s no time to delay in having what you want!

- Pizza Huts Special Five – 5 Special Pizzas – Only £5 Each – Restaurant/Collection/Delivery – Expires 04/05/12
– 2 Mains for Only £12.95 at Zizzi – Expires 29/04/12
– Burger and Super Skinny Fries for £8 at Gourmet Burger Kitchen – Expires 29/04/12
– Lunch Menu with Drink £6.95 at Dim T – Ongoing Offer
– All You Can Eat for £18.50 on Sundays at YO! Sushi – Ongoing Offer

For all other printable vouchers and offers on scrumptious food, make sure you keep updated with MyVoucherCodes! Happy eating guys and gals!

The Saint Patrick’s Day Survival Kit From MyVoucherCodes

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March 9, 2012 By In Dining, Other, Top 10

On Saturday 17th March, Ireland will be one big party as Saint Patricks Day arrives.  But it won’t just be our Irish neighbours celebrating.

The whole world has taken Saint Patrick’s Day to heart more than any other national day.  Suddenly everybody has some remarkable lineage to the emerald isle, that they are only too happy to tell you about.  Whatever nationality, the whole world turns a shamrock shade of green to party.

Originally a Catholic holy day, Saint Patrick’s Day has steadily evolved into more of a secular holiday, whereby much merriment is the order of the day.  Saint Patrick’s Day has become synonymous with the consumption of alcohol, most notably Guinness of course.  For one day only, alcohol sales will go through the roof as people celebrate with friends, family and more than likely; complete strangers.

Perhaps that is the key to the success of Saint Patrick’s Day.  The day offers an excuse to escape all the financial doom and gloom that is around at the moment.

Make sure you have got everything covered with the helpful Saint Patricks Day survival kit.

No Saint Patricks Day celebration would be complete without novelty accessories.  At Angels Fancy Dress you will find a great range of Saint Patricks Day accessories, from the ridiculous to the sublime.  Chief among the party favourites has to be the classic hat, which will go down a treat  at any social gathering.  Plus until 17thMarch you can get 15% off orders at Angels Fancy Dress.

With so much partying, sometimes it’s easy to forget about food.  Before your big night out remember to grab something to eat.  And what could be better than a choice of 5 Pizza Hut special pizza’s only £5 each, available in restaurant and for collection or delivery until 1st April 2012.

You will need plenty of booze to keep everyone in high spirits.  It’s strange how friends seem to appear like a conjuring trick at the first whiff of alcohol.  Get £10 off Grocery orders over £50 at Sainsbury’s, valid until 17th March.

And for the day after you are definitely going to need something to help you cope with that hangover.  So why not stock up early with 5% off orders over £5 at Asset Chemist.

For plenty of other top discounts and offers, remember to always check MyVoucherCodes

Main image taken from www.examiner.com

Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

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March 1, 2012 By In Dining, Gifts, Mother's Day

March is here and with 18 days to go until Mother’s Day, it’s time to think about how to treat your mum. After all she has spent the last however many years bringing you up and will undoubtedly still be looking after you in your adult life! So bearing that in mind, you should really be saying thank you and making her feel special everyday!

However, most of us only stop and think about how brilliant our mums are, when we suddenly remember that Mother’s Day is looming, and looming it most certainly is! Deciding what to do and what gift to buy doesn’t need to be stressful; after all your mum’s probably the one person you know better than anyone else, so therefore knowing what she’d like should be easy! Yet, we both know that you’ll leave it to the last minute, or be too ‘busy’ to find that perfect something, so MyVoucherCodes have compiled all the top exclusive codes, deals and sales all in one handy place!

As the old saying goes: ‘it’s the thought that counts’, so you don’t have to spend a small fortune, but you do need to spend your time together. So this makes for a great excuse to cook her dinner, take her to lunch or to spend the day doing something you both enjoy. Whether that’s outdoor activities, a pampering day, cultural trips, a show or just enjoying a good old film, your time will mean the most.

Obviously you can go for the typical flower and chocolate gifts, which to be fair usually go down a treat, or you could always buy her something different. I’m sure that she will mention things that wants or would like to do, it’s just a case of keeping your ears open (which means listening). Take note of that film she wants to see, that top she’s been eyeing up or that massage she could really do with.

Whatever you decide to do or buy, just make her feel special on Sunday 18th March – remember this date, you have been warned!

Love? Hate? Valentine’s Day is COMING

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January 27, 2012 By In Dining, Featured, Gifts

Whatever your feelings may be towards this ‘Day of Love’, either both agree to blissfully ignore it, or fully embrace it (if you have another half that is)!  The 14th of February falls on a boring old Tuesday and in my opinion this is the worst day of the week, so for the lovers it will be a chance to spice things up a bit and for the haters it should pass you buy without much bother!

To all the love birds out there, use this day as an excuse to make time for each other if you’re both trapped in a hectic schedule. This doesn’t necessarily mean over-priced dinners and elaborate gifts, just quality time doing something you both enjoy.  To make it a stress free month, we have put all of our best exclusives, voucher codes, deals and sales all onto one handy page on MyVoucherCodes. Here you will find brilliant discounted gift ideas and great savings on things to do this Valentine’s Day!

If you’re single or simply just detest this day, use it to your advantage by treating yourself! Why spend money on someone else, when you can spend it on yourself? If there’s any time of the year to be selfish, this is definitely the perfect time! We have tonnes of brilliant offers on fashion, travel, technology and much more, so if you have been eyeing up that certain something, now’s the time to buy it!

Valentine’s weekend is a great time to go out with your mates if you’re single or attached, because bars and clubs tend to host brilliant event nights that are fun rather than cheesy! So make Valentine’s an excuse to go out, rather than a reason to stay in. Check out all of our great voucher codes, deals and sales on all things Valentine’s at MyVoucherCodes.

*Pictures taken from Google Images

Take the stress out of Christmas dinner (As supplied by your friendly Scottish butcher)

December 8, 2011 By In Christmas, Dining

In this panic-inducing period of frenzied pavement pounding prior to The Big Day, do you find yourself wishing that someone would take at least one element of your impending Christmas nightmare and guide you through it?

Well, wish no longer, and check out Donald Russell, the Scottish Butchers who have thought of everything you could possibly need for your Christmas table (apart from perhaps the sprouts)  Visit the website and you will be taken gently by the proverbial hand and lead through their beautifully stocked shop larder, allowing you to select the finest roasts, steaks, award-winning turkey, and a plethora of other hearty fare, all cunningly frozen and delivered direct to your door.

Donald Russell is known for the sheer quality of their meat, hand-selecting their beef and maturing it for up to 28 days for the best flavour. And despite their growth into a mail order business, their approach and attention to detail is still what you’d expect from your traditional (albeit gourmet) butcher.

All cuts are skilfully prepared by hand, with some clever innovations applied to make your life that extra bit easier. This is evident in their easy carve roasts which are tied back onto the bone, along with a trimmed layer of fat for even more flavour, so you can carve with ease as the meat falls away from the bone when you cut the string – brilliant for nervous knife-wielders!

And of course, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without lashings of delicious stuffing, enough streaky bacon to cover your Aunty Val, and not to mention a veritable punch bowlful of the ever popular pigs in blankets!

But we’re not quite there yet, I hear you say. Well, you’re quite right; there are still plenty of opportunities to host a fab festive do to let off some of that building seasonal excitement – in a controlled manner of course.  Donald Russell can provide a range of stylish and handy party food, that can be defrosted or cooked from frozen for your convenience.  Make sure you check them out!

So this Christmas, as you are sitting, cracker-hatted and slumped on the sofa, watching the Queen’s speech with a sherry in your hand, you may have something in common with Her Majesty – she orders from Donald Russell too!

For a limited time you can get £15 off The Ultimate Christmas Box , valid until 21st December 2011 at MyVoucherCodes

Pizza Hut deliver to gamers with new Xbox 360 partnership

November 7, 2011 By In Dining, Games, Guest

Pizza Hut Delivery and Xbox 360 have teamed up to launch the brand new Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary game with an exclusive pizza and online deal.

From Monday 7th November until Monday 19th December, gamers can order the new Halo Anniversary Pizza online at www.pizzahut.co.uk/delivery and receive two FREE days of Xbox Live Gold membership via an email containing a unique code exclusively to MyVoucherCodes.co.uk until 13th November.

The move is first for the UK pizza market, as to date, no other pizza brand has collaborated with a games company like this. Mags Dixon, Marketing Director of Pizza Hut Delivery, said: “We are always exploring new ways of providing added value to our customers and this digital initiative is a great opportunity for us to achieve that. Lots of gamers enjoy our pizzas whilst on their Xbox so this is the perfect partnership.”

To celebrate the partnership, Pizza Hut Delivery will be providing the Halo Anniversary pizza at the pre-game launch events hosted by Xbox 360 and GAME taking place at Kingston GAME on Saturday 12th November from 7:00 – 10:30pm. Fans can expect to taste the Halo Anniversary pizza, and get an early opportunity to play the Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary game before its worldwide release on 15th November 2011.

The new pizza is available to order nationwide on all of Pizza Hut Delivery’s famous bases and will be topped with onions, mixed peppers, chicken and pepperoni.

Stephen McGill, Director of Xbox and Entertainment, said: “What better way to celebrate ten years of the most beloved gaming franchises of all time then by inviting loyal Halo fans to come and play Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary before it officially releases on 15 November. Thanks to the support from Pizza Hut Delivery, UK fans can anticipate a truly unique experience as they’ve come to expect from a Halo game launch.”